ABC
Online
Duct
Tape Marketing Interview
President
Jim Tracy in a podcast on ABC membership benefits and how America's
Best Companies can help small business owners succeed.
ABC's
Small Business Tips
Whether
your issue is customer service, the Internet, sales and marketing, or
practically any other small business problem, ABC can help with the
tips and tricks you need, advice that will make a real difference.
Government
and Economy
Small
Business Not Sold on Robin Hood Economics
The
spending plan President Obama sent to Congress would take nearly $1
trillion from the rich in new taxes and give it to the poor in new
tax cuts, college loans and socialized medicine; but small business
advocates are worried about the problems that punishing Wall Street
will cause on Main Street. WashingtonPost.com
Management
and Financial Issues
VCs
Call for Frugality
There
is less money available to entrepreneurs these days and with fewer
startups being bought, venture capitalists are pushing portfolio
companies to focus on frugality. BusinessWeek.com
What
You Need to Know About Lawful Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims
To
have a valid release of claims under the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, employers must comply with several technical
requirements. These requirements are strict and unqualified, and the
employer has to meet them all. Here is an outline of what you must do
to comply.
Workforce.com
Individual
Performance Should Meet Organizational Goals
Goal
management can help organizations manage employee performance in a
strategic, effective way. TalentManagement.com
Technology
Issues
Web
2.0 Is Just So 2008
What
will the next stage in the Web's development offer marketers?
ClickZ.com
Buyer's
Guide: Managed Hosting Services
Hosting a web site
in-house can be expensive, as it requires the necessary hardware and
software and power and security precautions—not to mention the cost
of bandwidth. To reduce costs and increase both security and
performance, some companies are turning to "shared"
solutions, such as managed hosting and colocation. Before
implementing one of these solutions, learn what your options are, and
the questions to ask vendors. TechnologyEvaluation.com
Benefits
and Labor Issues
Document
Your Fairness Before you Fire
Before
you let someone go—for cause or just because you have to—do
yourself a favor and document the situation in case you wind up in
court later. USAToday.com
Employee
Morale Deteriorating
Employment
plunged in February as employers continued to reduce costs through
layoffs and pay cuts, moves that appear to be taking a toll on the
morale of remaining workers. Workforce.com
Sales
and Marketing
It's
Not Just E-Mail Anymore
Are
you developing a consistent message? Here are six points to consider.
ClickZ.com
Dumb
Sales Questions During a Bad Economy
If
your team is fond of any of the following queries, you may find
yourself in a world of trouble.
ManageSmarter.com
Let
Your Customers 'Have It Their Way'
The
famous Burger King slogan is more than just a catchy phrase—it's a
business philosophy for success in trying times.
ManageSmarter.com
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